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Aussie test shows how much fuel cars actually use

Some cars drink up to 20% more fuel than claimed while others are actually more efficient than their lab figures

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5 electric SUV features confirmed, prices to follow

The Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are due in Australia mid-year in two high-spec variants and an entry price targeting the mid-range Tesla Model Y

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 250 Series revealed for USA; 'Prado' entry-level price confirmed

Hybrid Prado marks the return of the LandCruiser to the USA

Climate Council expects significant fuel savings under proposed NVES

NVES will cut new car-buyers fuel bills, according to Climate Council

2025 Volvo EX40 & EC40 revealed: XC40 & C40 electric SUVs renamed

Volvo has renamed its XC40 Recharge and C40 electric SUV twins to EX40 and EC40, matching the EX30, EX90 and EM90

2024 Toyota HiLux pricing revealed, 48-volt system dubbed V-Active Technology

Pricing for the updated HiLux ute has been confirmed ahead of its arrival next month, as well as the name for its new drivetrain-enhancing tech

Best used utes to buy in 2024

Looking for a dependable ute on a budget? You could go for a cheap new one, but these three big-name utes would make a great used buy

'Dream' Mitsubishi Triton under study: Ralliart brawler or road-focused Ranger Platinum rival?

Walkinshaw Xtreme could pave the way for hardcore Triton hero, or perhaps a Ranger Platinum adversary is the smarter play

Auction watch: Leyland Mini Moke, Porsche Cayenne GTS, Genesis Ultimate Pack, and more

Grays rolls out even more cars for those looking for a bargain

Recall roundup: Toyota, Chery, Kia & Audi

New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris, Chery Omoda 5, facelifted Kia Sorento, and Audi Q7 & Q8

Wheels catch-up: Top 40 cars of 2024, Kia Tasman spied, Prado line-up detailed!

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

2025 Audi S3 update detailed ahead of reveal

Wide ranging changes for Audi S3 hot hatch and sedan aim to improve overall driving dynamics

Kia Stinger set to be replaced by electric sedan – but Australia unlikely

An all-electric replacement to the rear-drive Kia Stinger, which could be called the EV8, is due in 2026 but it appears unlikely for Australia

Renault Scenic E-Tech electric small SUV "under study", Austral hybrid ruled out

Renault Australia developing business case for RHD-ready Scenic E-Tech electric SUV, while the midsize Austral hybrid has been ruled out due to high cost

2025 Skoda Octavia facelift revealed: Updated look, more power for the RS

Skoda updates popular Octavia liftback and wagon with a revised look, improved technology, and a power boost for the RS variant

2024 Ford Transit Custom MS-RT revealed

"Motorsport-inspired" van to bring smiles to workers across Europe.

2025 Kia Tasman rendered & spied with Ford Ranger Raptor

With tough-looking rivals like the new Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton in its sights, the first-ever Kia Tasman ute looks to square up

2024 Nissan Juke facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

A mid-life facelift for the Nissan Juke light SUV has debuted in Europe with first arrivals due in Australia later this year

2024 Ford Ranger MS-RT “street truck” unveiled

Wider, lower Ranger unveiled in UK, with European deliveries to begin this year

2024 Peugeot E-308 revealed: Australia confirmed, E-Expert too

Following its global reveal 18 months ago, Peugeot has confirmed its all-electric E-308 small car will come to Australia – along with the E-Expert van

BMW M: Want a manual? Buy it now while you still can

Bavarian tuning division declares the manual an endangered species

2024 GWM Tank 500 pricing and features: Hybrid Prado, Everest rival due soon

Local pricing and initial specifications for the GWM Tank 500 hybrid off-road SUV have been confirmed ahead of its launch in the coming months

Volkswagen Touareg SUV range drops $12K in run-out special

German large SUV has been given a generous price cut ahead of a facelifted version arriving

2024 Toyota Prado: Australian line-up detailed

Off-road-focused Altitude variant to join five-strong all-new Prado line-up due in Australia around May or June; pricing to be confirmed